Casement operator



Jan. 12, 1932. T. JQHNSON 1,841,247

CASEMENT OPERATOR Original Filed June 30. 1928 Patented Jan. 12, 1932 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE THEODORE JOHNSON, OF ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR TO JOHNSON METAL PRODUCTS CO., OF ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA CASEMENT OPERATOR Application led .Tune 30, 1928, Serial No. 289,532. Renewed September 19, 1931.

This invention relates to a easement operator, and it is an object of the invention to provide a device of this kind especially in tended for use in connection with a easement window or the like which is mounted for outward swinging movement with respect to its associated frame and whereby the window may be etectively operated from within to adjust and hold the window in desired position.

It is also an object ot the invention to provide an operator of this kind including an operator bar having associated therewith a member for effectively holding said bar in its desired adjustment.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement ot the several parts of my improved easement operator whereby certain important advantages are attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of my invention will hereinafter he definitely claimed.

In order that my invention may be the better understood. I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying d rawings, wherein Figure 1 is a fragmentary view partly in longitudinal section and partly in top plan illustrating an operating means for a casement window constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention;

Figure 2 is a fragmentary view in elevation of the structure as illustrated in Figure 1 and on a reduced scale;

Figure 3 is a detailed sectional view taken substantially on the line 3 3 of Figure 1 looking in the direction of the arrow;

Figure 4 is a fragmentary view in elevation ot' the screen as herein embodied illus trating the notch through which the lock bar ope rates Figure is a view in perspective of the clip as herein employed with the associated latch bar.

As disclosed inthe accompanying drawings, F denotes a skeleton easement frame with which is associated an outwardly swinging easement sash W. Associated with the frame F and in direct contact therewith from Within is a screen S, the lower member 1 of which being provided with a cut out portion or notch 2 to permit ready swinging movement therethrough of an elongated operator bar 3 which in its operation has both endwise and oscillating movement.

One end portion of this bar 3 is pivotally connected, as at 4, with an inwardly disposed arm 5 carried by the lower portion of the easement sash W at a desired point thereon. This arm 5 is disposed horizontally on a predetermined incline toward the hinged or connected portion of the sash W.

Secured to the lower member 7 of the frame F Ais an outstanding plate 8 having its outer marginal portion dened by an upstanding plate 9 substantially at right angles thereto and the upper marginal portion of the plate 9 is defined by an inwardly disposed flange 10. The plate 9 is provided with a slot 11 through which the lock bar 3 is freely directed.

Pivotally connected, as at 12, to the inner face of the plate 9 to one side of the slot 11 is an end portion of a latch bar 14 provided at the proper point thereon with a depending lug or projection 15 which, upon downward swinging movement of the latch bar 14, is adapted to be selectively engaged within one of the openings 16 provided in the bar 3 and spaced apart lengthwise of said bar whereby the sash 1V may be eifectively locked at points intermediate fully closed to fully opened position. The outer end of the latch bar 14 projects beyond the adjacent end of the plate 8 and said free end portion of the latch bar 14 is provided with an outstanding flat operating lift plate 17. The inner marginal portion of this lift plate 17 immediately adjacent to the bar 14 is provided with a notch or recess 18 which receives the adjacent end portion of the plate 9 whereby said end edge of the plate 9 provides an effective means for maintaining the, latch bar 14 at all times in its proper position and particularly to offset any tendency of the sash W to draw the latch bar 14 in a direction away from the plate 9. This coaction between the lift plate 17 and the adjacent end portion of the plate 9 also provides means to assure the latch bar 14 from maintaining a position closely adjacent to the plate 9 so that the applied screen will offer no interference to the desired movement of the bar.

The inner longitudinal marginal portion of the flange 1() is spaced outwardly from the outer surface of the lower member 7 of the frame F a distance sufficient to receive the lower portion of the applied screen S so that the plate 8 will serve as a clip upon which the lower portion of the screen may be supported and maintained in desired position closely adjacent to the frame F. It will also be understood that when the screen S is applied the plate 9 is of such dimensions to effectively conceal the notch 2 provided in the screen S and said flange 10 overlying the latch bar 14 also provides an effective means to prevent an applied screen interfering with the desired manipulation of the latch bar 14.

In referring in certain of the accompanying claims to the screen being engaged With the plate 9, it is toi be understood that this is intended to cover any element or member equivalent to the screen.

It is believed to be apparent from the foregoing description that the member afforded by the plates 8 and 9 is substantially Z- shaped in cross section, and it is to be particularly noted that when the easement sash W or kindred closure is in substantially its fully closed position, the locking means afforded by the latch bar 14 is located between the pivotal connection 4- of the bar or operating element 3 with the arm 5 and the sash or closure member lV. This allows the bar or element 3 When the sash or closure W is in substantially fuly closed position to be readily swung into e ective working position Without hinderance or interference being offered by the latch bar 14 or other locking means.

The edge Walls defining the opening 11 in the plate 9 provide a guiding means for the lock bar or operating element 3 and it is, therefore, to be particularly noted that the latch bar 14 is supported for movement and operation independently of such guiding means. This arrangement assures a simple yet effective structure.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that a easement operator constructed in accordance With my invention is particularly well adapted for use bv reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated, and it Will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without departing from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason l do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed.

I claim 1. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support secured to said frame, an operating element cooperating with the closure and said support for actuating said closure, the support also adapted to serve as a mounting for a screen, and means directly mounted on the support for locking the operating element in various positions of adjustments.

2. A unitary structure comprising a skeleton frame, a movable closure therefor, a support secured to said frame, an operating clement cooperating with the closure and said support for actuating the movable closure, the support also adapted to serve as a mounting for a screen, and means directly mounted on the support for locking the operating element in various positions of adjustments.

3. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support secured to said frame. an op-A erating element cooperating With the closure and said support for actuating said closure, said support adapted to overlap, at the side opposite to the frame, an operating element aperture in a screen on the frame, and means directly mounted on the support for locking the operating element in various positions of adjustments.

4. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support substantially Z-shaped in cross section, one flange of the support providing means to attach the support to the frame, the second flange having an opening, an operating element cooperating with the closure and freely movable through said opening, and means carried bv the flange of the support having the opening engageable with the operating element for locking said element in various positions of adjustments.

5. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support substantially Z-shaped in cross section. one flange of the support providing means to attach the support to the frame, the second flange having an opening, an operating element cooperating with the closure and freely movable through said opening, and means carried by the flange of the support having the opening engageable with the operating element for locking said element in various positions of adjustments, the portion of the support between the flanges adapted to serve as a mounting for a screen.

6. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support secured to said frame, an operating element having pivota'l connection with the closure and cooperating with the support for actuating said closure, and means directly mounted on the support for locking the operating element in various positions of adjustments, said means being located between the pivotal connection of the operating element and the closure when said Closure is in substantially fully closed position with respect to the open frame.

7. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support secured to said frame, an operating element having pivotal connection with the closure and cooperating With the support for actuating said closure, and means directly mounted on the support for lookin the operating element in various positions o adjustments, said means being located between the pivotal connection of the operating element and the closure when said closure is in substantially fully closed position with respect to the open frame, the support also adapted to serve as a mounting for a screen.

8. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support secured to said frame, an operating element coacting with the closure and said support for actuating said closure, said support having means for guiding the movement of the operating element with relation to the support, and means directly mounted on the support operating independently7 of the guiding means of the support for locking the operating element in various positions of adjustments.

9. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support secured to said frame, an operating element coacting with the closure and said support for actuating said closure1 said support having means for guiding the movement of the operating element with relation to the support, and means directly mounted on the support operating independently of the guiding means of the support for lookin the operating element in various positions o adjustments, the support also adapted to serve as a mounting for a screen.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aix my signature.

THEODORE J OHNSN.

operating element in various positions of adjustments, said means being located between the pivotal connection of the operating element and the closure when said closure is in substantially fully closed position with respoot to the open frame.

7. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support secured to said frame, an operating element having pivotal connection with the closure and cooperating with the support for actuating said closure, and means directly mounted on the support for lookin the operating element in various positions o adjustments, said means being located between the pivotal connection of the operating element and the closure When said closure is in substantially fully closed position With respect to the open frame, the support also adapted to serve as a mounting for a screen.

8. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support secured to said frame, an operating element coacting with the closure and said support for actuating said closure, said support having means for guiding the movement of the operating element With relation to the support, and means directly mounted on the support operating independentl of the guiding means of the support for loc ing the operating element in various positions of adjustments.

9. A closure operating structure comprising an open frame, a movable closure therefor, a support secured to said frame, an operating element coacting with the closure and said support for actuating said closure, said support having means for guiding the movement of the operating element with relation to the support, and means directly mounted on the support operating independently of the guiding means of the support for lookin the operating element in various positions o adjustments, the support also adapted to serve as a mounting for a screen.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature.

THEODORE JOHNSON.

DISCLAIMER 1,841,247.Tkeodore Johnson, Erie, Pa. OAsEMENr OPERATOR. Patent dated January 12, 1932. Disclaimer tiled September 9, 1937, by the assignee, Johnson iMetal Products Co., and the licensee, Detroit Steel Products Company. Hereby 4disclaim claims 1 and 2 for the purpose of complying with what is understood to be required by law and to safeguard said petitioners rights `under the claims of said patent not hereby disclaimed; all without in any way modifying the scope, or affecting the validity, of said remaining claims.

[im'al Gazette October 5, 1937.]

DISCLAIMER 1,841,247f-Tkeodore Johnson, Erie, Po. CASEMENT PERATOR. Patent dntod January 12, 1932. Disclaimer filed September S), i937, by th(` assignee, Johnson .flletol roducfs Co., and the licensee, Detroit Stool Profurts Company. Hereby disclaim claims 1 and 2 for the purpose of complying with what is understood to he required by law and to safeguard said petitioners rights under the claims of said patent not hereby disclaimed; all without in any wily modifying the scope, or affecting the validity, of said remaining claims.

[Oficial Gazette October 5, 1.937.] 

